Horse leveling and armor
October cosmetics coverage describes horse appearance items and horse leveling as separate additions. The report describes armor as cosmetic; exact leveling requirements and effects need to be read in the live interface.
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Two different decisionsCheck a mount upgradeBefore buying armorHow to compare a claimed stat effectA practical spending orderSources and evidence
Two different decisions
| Feature | Question to answer |
|---|---|
| Horse armor appearance | Do you like the design enough to pay the shown price? |
| Horse leveling | What does the next level require and what effect is listed? |
| Color customization | Does the preview match the look you want? |
Roonby’s October report distinguishes horse armor from leveling and does not establish a complete measured progression table. We therefore do not assign extra protection to an armor name or publish an invented speed increase per level.
Check a mount upgrade
- Read the current horse level and the exact next-level requirement.
- Compare the displayed effect before and after the proposed upgrade.
- Record the cost and any confirmation about resources consumed.
- If the effect is not explained, hold the purchase until you understand what changes.
A different visual model is not sufficient evidence of a stat increase. Conversely, a progression system may have effects that are not obvious from the model. Read the effect text separately from the skin preview. This distinction helps you decide whether the action serves performance, appearance or both.
Before buying armor
Set a limit for optional appearance spending and compare the final confirmation with that limit. Check that the item applies to the horse or class you actually use. Do not assume an old showcase price, an alternative currency amount or a daily shop selection is permanent. The current transaction screen is the authority for what you will pay and receive.
How to compare a claimed stat effect
If the live panel states a movement or durability change, record it and test under comparable conditions. Keep route, commander, equipment and other modifiers stable. A different map, a smoother connection or a new formation can make movement look faster without proving a horse-level effect. Describe the stated effect and the observed result separately.
A practical spending order
Our editorial recommendation is to solve an identifiable army problem before optional customization. Check the cosmetics overview for the broader update and the balance briefing for reported troop changes. A cosmetic purchase can be worthwhile because you enjoy it; it does not need a fabricated combat benefit to justify that choice.
Does horse armor increase defense? The cited report describes the new items as cosmetic; check any later item description for changes. How many levels are there? A current complete level table has not been verified here. Should I buy a skin to prepare for Archer Class? Its compatibility and unlock conditions have not been announced in the event listing, so do not assume the purchase transfers.
Sources and evidence
Reviewed October 13, 2026. Official event listings establish announcements and schedules. Dated third-party reports are labeled as reports; this site did not enter the game to measure stats, redeem codes or make purchases for this article. Planning and test checklists are our editorial recommendations. Current in-game screens take precedence when conditions change.